4247 Main Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4247 Main Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4247 Main Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Replace 3/4" rp backflow device
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Installation of fire alarm system for mixed-use occupancy w/ automatic detection throughout nonresidential portion. -noted: heat detector in commercial bathroom- .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code .
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install a 320 amp service. install (1) 200 amp service rated panel , refeed (1) existing 200 amp service rated panel. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Expired
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- General permit minor Jun 2020Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
New water closet lav as per 2004 ppc
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
For the amenment of previously approved ap#680163 to document installation of a bathroom on the first floor level as shown per plans. original permit approved the erection of an addition on the third floor level with a roof deck over the third story portion accessed by a roof deck access structure for residential use only to an existing attached building. building for use as a vacant retail space on the first floor level (separate use permit and c/o to be obtained prior to occupancy) with accessory parking for residential use with a multi-family household living (three dwelling units) from the second through third floor level. building to be fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Administrative permit Jul 2019Completed
For the amendment of previously approved permit #680163 for steps on ground floor level as shown per plans.original plans approved forfor the erection of an addition on the third floor level with a roof deck over the third story portion accessed by a roof deck access structure for residential use only to an existing attached building. building for use as a vacant retail space on the first floor level (separate use permit and c/o to be obtained prior to occupancy) with accessory parking for residential use with a multi-family household living (three dwelling units) from the second through third floor level. building to be fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,600 ft
Dobson James Sch (3,600 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4,050 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (4,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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